PATRIARCH MUTAFIAN CONGRATULATES PM ERDOGAN
By Hakob Chakrian
AZG Armenian Daily #179
06/10/2005
Turkey
Jack Staw, foreign secretary of the country that currently holds
EU presidency, officially declared of opening of EU-Turkey talks on
the night of October 3. Turkish newspapers conditioned the start of
the talks with the resolution of foreign minister Abdullah Gul and
steadfastness of prime minister Recep Erdogan.
In his October 5 congratulation note, Armenian Patriarch of
Constantinople, Mesrop II Mutafian, underscored the importance of these
two features, resolution and steadfastness, in attaining success,
saying that he prays that the negotiation process is beneficial for
both the state and the citizens and for bringing closer the day of
Turkey’s full membership to the EU.
Meanwhile, he emphasized the vital importance of Muslim Turkey joining
EU for peace in the world, expressing hope that the Turkish state
will successfully reach the end of the talks.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress